It's been a huge year for Boston tech. From exits and fundings to brand new companies launching in healthtech, edtech, adtech and more, 2016 has been a busy year for the tech and innovation beat — and we've enjoyed being a part of every moment.
Take a look at some of our Built In Boston staffers' favorite tech stories from the entire year — and let us know which stories you loved most.
How 2 naval architects used their engineering skills to launch a 3D card startup
“Learning how two entrepreneurs (who are also best friends) ditched their stable jobs in naval engineering to launch a card startup was incredibly inspiring. I loved understanding how Lovepop’s intricate paper cards are created from start to finish, and hearing stories from the company’s customers about how much the cards mean to them.” — Justine H., Content
How 4 Boston startups help employees avoid feeling like ‘the new guy’
“Onboarding at a new company can be really intimidating, so it was great to hear from four Boston tech companies about how they make new workers feel like they’re a part of the team right away.” — Tessa M., Content
Why this founder left Israel’s elite cybersecurity unit to found a Boston startup
“I thought the origin story of Cybereason was super interesting, and love how the company is using military intelligence to solve some of the country’s most critical cybersecurity problems.” — Julie S., Sales
How an Emerson grad turned her passion for freelancing into a startup
“I really enjoyed hearing the story of Maya Rafie, a passionate Emerson grad who turned her creative pursuits into a full-blown startup that helps other college freelancers find meaningful jobs.” — Sam D., Content
How 3 Boston companies made remote working work
“Remote working can be hard for startups to make work, but these 3 tech companies have really great ideas to ensure that remote employees feel included, motivated and happy at their jobs.” —Maria K., CEO
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